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New Software Applications Released on The Senseware Platform
Our customers asked, we listened. We are excited to release our new software application capabilities (Apps). We have released two new Apps; a Weather App and a Metering App. The purpose of the Apps is to add additional dimensions to the increasing number and types of data collected in the Senseware platform. Weather App Reports have shown that …
The Truth About IoT Implementations – Wireless vs. Wired
What is Internet of things (IoT)? There is a lot of hype around IoT and how it can benefit us, from self-driving cars to detecting glucose levels for better human health. At it’s simplest form, a fitness band used to monitor physical activity is an example. Other complex use cases involve managing HVAC systems for energy management, factories using IoT …
3 Ways IoT Will Make a Greener Year
The Internet of Things (IoT) is an industry that is only getting bigger. Currently, the industry is projected to reach 50 billion connected devices worldwide by 2020. Fiscally, Cisco predicts that the IoT market will generate an expected $14.4 trillion in increased revenues by 2022. As we head deeper into 2017, it is a good time to look at all the …
Building Management Systems Integrations and Worldwide Events
By Megan Bozman Everyone seems to be ‘playing nicely’ in the smart building world these days. Earlier this week I wrote about integrations between Schneider Electric and Panasonic, and PointGrab and Gooee. PointGrab also recently announced a $7 million investment.
Singapore Smart Buildings: Microsoft & BCA Chiller Efficiency Smart Portal
By Megan Bozman Buildings in Singapore consume about one-third of the nation’s electricity, and chiller plants use up to half of the total building energy consumption. Improvements in chiller plant efficiency therefore have great potential to reduce the impact of buildings on their environment. To that end, Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has recently partnered with Microsoft to implement …
Energy Star: The Trusted Blue Label for Products and Buildings
By Megan Bozman Who hasn’t had the joyful task of shopping for a new refrigerator and seeing the “ENERGY STAR” labels? ENERGY STAR is described as, “a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency voluntary program that helps businesses and individuals save money and protect our climate through superior energy efficiency.”